
Exam 2 Sample
... 2. (5 pts) Suppose R is an equivalence relation on a set A. Give a careful, detailed, step-by-step proof of the following statement: For all a, x, y A , if a [x ] and a [ y ] , then x R y. (Don't use any theorems, just definitions. Justify each step.) ...
... 2. (5 pts) Suppose R is an equivalence relation on a set A. Give a careful, detailed, step-by-step proof of the following statement: For all a, x, y A , if a [x ] and a [ y ] , then x R y. (Don't use any theorems, just definitions. Justify each step.) ...
3.1.3 Subformulas
... This representation has the advantage that we apply set operations to different interpretations. Consider the formula F = ((p∨¬q)∧r). There are 8 different possibilities to assign truth values to the propositional variables p, q and r. Hence, we obtaine 8 different representations of interpretations ...
... This representation has the advantage that we apply set operations to different interpretations. Consider the formula F = ((p∨¬q)∧r). There are 8 different possibilities to assign truth values to the propositional variables p, q and r. Hence, we obtaine 8 different representations of interpretations ...
Chapter 2 Propositional Logic
... Proof. The proof consists of computing the truth table. We need to show that the truth table for ¬(p ∧ q) and ¬p ∨ ¬q are the same, which will say that both compound propositions are equivalent. Let us compute in details the first row of the truth table for ¬(p ∧ q) and ¬p ∨ ¬q: if both p and q are ...
... Proof. The proof consists of computing the truth table. We need to show that the truth table for ¬(p ∧ q) and ¬p ∨ ¬q are the same, which will say that both compound propositions are equivalent. Let us compute in details the first row of the truth table for ¬(p ∧ q) and ¬p ∨ ¬q: if both p and q are ...
Chapter One {Word doc}
... Table 7 – involving conditionals {on quiz} Table 8 – involving biconditionals {on quiz} ...
... Table 7 – involving conditionals {on quiz} Table 8 – involving biconditionals {on quiz} ...
Sequent Combinators: A Hilbert System for the Lambda
... 2). Furthermore, while our system satisfies equalities such as β and ξ with respect to the metatheoretic notions of abstraction and substitution, the actual reductions of the system do not use the metatheoretic definitions. We shall discuss the relationship of our work with the system λs of Kamaredd ...
... 2). Furthermore, while our system satisfies equalities such as β and ξ with respect to the metatheoretic notions of abstraction and substitution, the actual reductions of the system do not use the metatheoretic definitions. We shall discuss the relationship of our work with the system λs of Kamaredd ...
Lecture 09
... • In a proof by mathematical induction, we don’t assume that P(k) is true for all positive integers! We show that if we assume that P(k) is true, then P(k + 1) must also be true. • Proofs by mathematical induction do not always start at the integer 1. In such a case, the basis step begins at a start ...
... • In a proof by mathematical induction, we don’t assume that P(k) is true for all positive integers! We show that if we assume that P(k) is true, then P(k + 1) must also be true. • Proofs by mathematical induction do not always start at the integer 1. In such a case, the basis step begins at a start ...
Computing Default Extensions by Reductions on OR
... what we refer to as “the second step” above. The existence of a logical equivalence of this sort is guaranteed by the Modal Reduction Theorem, and algorithms for determining the equivalence can be extracted from proofs of that theorem. There are three different proofs of the Modal Reduction Theorem ...
... what we refer to as “the second step” above. The existence of a logical equivalence of this sort is guaranteed by the Modal Reduction Theorem, and algorithms for determining the equivalence can be extracted from proofs of that theorem. There are three different proofs of the Modal Reduction Theorem ...
... as the study of sound arguments. In fact, Hacking defines logic as a science of deduction [Hac79]. We would argue that in order t o study the reasoning patterns appropriate to a logic, it is not sufficient to specify just the valid formulas. Indeed, there are well-known relevance logics CAB753, [Dun ...
Ontological Issues in GALEN-manuscript-rector-1
... must apply to all ‘Bs’ without exception. Adding exceptions to such logical schemas has had little success’ [39]. Therefore, in GALEN or any other system based on description logic, statements in definitions and descriptions are ‘indefeasible’– i.e. must apply to all subconcepts without exception. T ...
... must apply to all ‘Bs’ without exception. Adding exceptions to such logical schemas has had little success’ [39]. Therefore, in GALEN or any other system based on description logic, statements in definitions and descriptions are ‘indefeasible’– i.e. must apply to all subconcepts without exception. T ...
Classical Propositional Logic
... DPLL and the refined CDCL algorithm are the practically best methods for PL The resolution calculus (Robinson 1969) has been introduced as a basis for automated theorem proving in first-order logic. We will see it in detail in the first-order logic part of this lecture Refined versions are still the ...
... DPLL and the refined CDCL algorithm are the practically best methods for PL The resolution calculus (Robinson 1969) has been introduced as a basis for automated theorem proving in first-order logic. We will see it in detail in the first-order logic part of this lecture Refined versions are still the ...
Gentzen`s original consistency proof and the Bar Theorem
... more complicated. Deductions are top-down, starting with axiom sequents and passing from premises to conclusion and finally to the sequent deduced. In this form, proof by induction on the deduction tree (or on its height) is fully justified. But reduction trees for Γ ` A are built bottom-up, startin ...
... more complicated. Deductions are top-down, starting with axiom sequents and passing from premises to conclusion and finally to the sequent deduced. In this form, proof by induction on the deduction tree (or on its height) is fully justified. But reduction trees for Γ ` A are built bottom-up, startin ...
Complexity of Recursive Normal Default Logic 1. Introduction
... propositional logic nonmonotonic formalisms, the basic results are found in [BF91, MT91, Got92, Van89]. In case of formalisms admitting variables and, more generally, infinite recursive propositional nonmonotonic formalisms, a number of results has been found. These include basic complexity results ...
... propositional logic nonmonotonic formalisms, the basic results are found in [BF91, MT91, Got92, Van89]. In case of formalisms admitting variables and, more generally, infinite recursive propositional nonmonotonic formalisms, a number of results has been found. These include basic complexity results ...
The Foundations: Logic and Proofs
... denotes “It is not the case that the earth is round,” or more simply “The earth is not round.” ...
... denotes “It is not the case that the earth is round,” or more simply “The earth is not round.” ...
Inquiry

An inquiry is any process that has the aim of augmenting knowledge, resolving doubt, or solving a problem. A theory of inquiry is an account of the various types of inquiry and a treatment of the ways that each type of inquiry achieves its aim.